Field Trips

Our field trip program is open to the general public and appropriate for audiences of all ages. We provide hands-on, interactive trips that teach about local and organic agriculture, life sciences, sustainability, and nutrition for visitors of all ages from public and private schools, youth groups, and other area organizations. Attendees get to participate in all the major steps of farming, including taking home a potted plant and harvesting a fresh, organic salad for lunch. Please contact usfor more details and to schedule a field trip.

Field trips are offered at the farm year-round, Monday-Wednesday, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-12:30pm, with other time slots based on availability. Please contact us for detailed program information, current fees, and to schedule your trip. Our Education Program Director will be happy to assist you.

In addition to home-schooled groups, Cub Scouts/Girl Scouts, and private groups, we also had a record number of public and private schools that visited us last season. Some of our visitors included:

"Why did you put that carrot in the dirt?"

That's what one of our curious 3rd graders asked us on his first visit to a farm. Before his field trip to Sweetwater, he was utterly convinced that vegetables were "made" at the grocery store.

We think knowing where your food comes from and what "real" food looks like are some of the most important things a growing child should know and experience for themselves. Do your part, and contact us today about booking a field trip for your students, family, friends, or community group.